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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,886.70, 1,147,658.10 and 390,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,886.70, 1,147,658.10 and 390,909.70 is: 586,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,886.70 : 1,147,658.10 = 390,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,886.70/1,147,658.10 = 390,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,886.70x = 1,147,658.10 × 390,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,886.70x = 448,630,683,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,630,683,573.57/764,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,532.21

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